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David Pugh

David Pugh became Leader of the Isle of Wight council in 2007, but lost his seat in the county election of 2013.

March 2018 David Pugh became Chairman of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association.

Below you’ll find the articles that we’ve published about him.

15, May 2013·5 min read

Councillors’ Freemason declaration dropped during last IW Council

The need for Isle of Wight councillors to declare if they are Masons was explicitly written into the IW council’s constitution in 2001. OnTheWight can reveal this practice was undone last Summer under the last Conservative administration. Why was it undone and under whose authority?

7, May 2013·1 min read

David Pugh resigns from Shanklin Town Council

Former IW council leader decides to relinquish the town council seat he was voted into last week.

7, May 2013·4 min read

Isle of Wight election results 2013: Town and parish councils

Many candidates didn't need to walk the streets canvassing as they made it onto the town and parish councils uncontested.

3, May 2013·1 min read

David Pugh defeated in Isle of Wight local election

Beaten by ten votes by Richard Priest.

1, May 2013·1 min read

BBC’s take on Isle of Wight elections

Amongst the quotes is David Pugh showing confidence, saying "If we don't get a majority there is no other grouping that will".

25, April 2013·2 min read

Rise in precept and cuts to services raised at Shanklin Hustings

Residents repeatedly highlighted how unfairly Shanklin seemed to be treated alongside other Island Towns.

19, April 2013·2 min read

Island Conservatives announce election manifesto

Council leader, David Pugh, says all 40 candidates contributed to the manifesto.

17, April 2013·1 min read

Election hustings planned for Shanklin: Pugh declines to take part (updated)

This could be one of the most interesting hustings on the Island as Richard Priest contests David Pugh for the Shanklin South seat.

15, April 2013·1 min read

Fate of Coastal Management Team hangs in balance

Internal council papers that OnTheWight has seen revealed that the decision on the fate of the world-renowned team will be made public this week. Many fear it will be disbanded.

5, April 2013·1 min read

Pressure builds on Pugh as UKIP decide not to stand in Shanklin South

It's currently a straight race between David Pugh and Richard Priest.

3, April 2013·2 min read

Isle of Wight council Compromise Agreement figures revealed

This year OnTheWight has been researching IW council's use of Compromise Agreements. Here are the numbers, but the council is still hiding some details.

25, March 2013·2 min read

IWALC members hit back at Cllr Pugh’s ‘scaremongering’ accusation

Members appear pretty unhappy with the council leader's attack on IWALC secretary and Ventnor Town council about their concerns raised over the restructuring of the Coastal Management team

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